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Friday, July 13, 2012

My kitty has her own blog!



My books have been claimed and sent out for the big giveaway on Goodreads. I really hope that the winners enjoy it. I gave them a bit of surprise, I autographed them. I think that was a nice touch don't you? Here's to comfortable chair and a good book.


There is a new blog that is out I am very proud. My kitty Xena has her own blog. It's called A Kitty's View: A Kitty Hi To You All http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FfOauoRnI&h=oA







  Xena is very anxious that you all you read it and let her know if you like it. She has her paws over eyes.









Let's welcome my Freind Barbara Daoust and her wonderful new book, True Love, True Self;



What was the first book you remember loving?

"Dr. Chatterley's Lover" by D.H. Lawrence. I read it when I was 19 or 20.

Do you still own it?

Yes.

What kind of books do you like to read? Do those books have an affect on your own writing?

I like to read high literature when I set aside the time. Otherwise, I read books about self-growth, self-help, and spirituality on a daily basis. Yes, these books have an affect on my own writin
g. I recently published my own self-help book, called "True Love, True Self: a Journey to Self-Love."

Do you remember what is the first book that touched you deeply?

"Notes to Myself" by Hugh Prather.

Is there an era of writing that affects you? 1920, 1800’s so forth?

I do like some of the high literature writing from the 1920's - ie A Room with a View, Howard's end by E.M. Forster or The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Where do you like to write? Is there a favorite nook or corner?

My favorite place to write is in my office at my computer next to a window.

Do you prefer one genre to another?

Nowadays, I like books that explore the concept of metaphysics.


Do you like the feel of a book in your hands or do prefer an electronic devises?

I prefer the feel of a book in my hands.

Can you tell us about what your working on now?

I'm working on promoting my recently published book. I think that the next book will be
a self-help book for actors.

Thanks Barbara for time with your lovely book, here is where you can get her wonderful book, www.truelovetrueself.com.

Till next time...

Saturday, July 7, 2012

It Was An Honor To Be Nominated...

Well all good things must come to an end and sadly I didn't make the finalists for the Global E-Book Awards. Sad, huh? I think about what people at the awards show do with a frozen smile and clapping for the winner. So I guess I will have to just man up with a stiff upper lip and say, "It was an honor just to be nominated."

I got an interesting offer from bloggerdise to do a banner about my book. It is a way to attract other bloggers, I thought it was very interesting. Here is my banner; http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=4231 .

I had a lovely interview with Southern Girl I think I gave a bit of a short shift last week, so here the interview again; http://tracykauffman.blogspot.com/2012/06/interview-with-sherri-rabinowitz-author.htmlbinowitz-author.html .

I also want to remind everyone that there is just a two days to win a free signed copy of Fantasy Time Inc. So go to Goodreads and sign up; http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/27034-fantasy-time-incfantasy-time-incfantasy-time-inc, hurry!

I love this new feature of author exchange,don't you? I think it is fun to hear all about these wonderful writers. My guest today is J. Naomi Ay...

What was the first book you remember loving? Do you still own it?


I read Gone with the Wind in 7th grade. It took me 2 days. I didn’t eat or sleep. I didn’t go to school but faked a fever instead. Yep, I had a fever alright for Rhett Butler.

What kind of books do you like to read? Do those books have an affect on your own writing?


I go through phases. For a while there I would only read historical fiction. I loved the Plantagenets and still feel Richard III was unfairly demonized throughout history. Sometimes I’m only in the mood for light beach books (usually summer when I am at the beach) and other times I’m ready for some assassin type stuff. I love Harry Bosch too by the way. Does it affect my own writing? I write fantasy so other than the tall dark handsome smart sexy male lead, probably not.

Do you remember what is the first book that touched you deeply?

It’s a toss up between Old Yeller and Where the Red Ferns Grows. I sobbed my way through them. You did ask for the first book.

Is there an era of writing that affects you? 1920's, 1800’s so forth?
Well, the cool thing about my books is I have so many different characters speaking in so many different voices that I can bring them in from all sorts of eras. For instance, some of the characters are “Royals” and speak in very classical voices whereas others are very modern and every other word (well not every other word) is “dude”.


Where do you like to write? Is there a favorite nook or corner?

Sitting on my bed with my laptop on my lap in the evening.

Do you prefer one genre to another?

I absolutely prefer fantasy with paranormal elements. I’m not into werewolves or vampires though but I am having tremendous fun making up whole new worlds where everything happens just the way I want it to.

Do you like the feel of a book in your hands or do prefer an electronic devises?

I love love love love my iPad. I love carrying a whole library with me where ever I go. I love being able to sit in the “Not so Jiffy Car Lube Place” and find out I now have a 90 minute wait and being able to download a new book to read.

Can you tell us about what your working on now?

I am working on the prequel to my series The Two Moons of Rehnor. The prequel series is going to be called Journey to Rehnor and I’m almost done with Book 1 in it. I was going to make it fairly short but right now I’m pushing 50k words so it looks like it’ll be another full length novel. I hope to have this one done within in the next few weeks and hopefully out in e-book sometime in July. The last and final installment in my series The Two Moons of Rehnor is just about ready to go. Hopefully, I’ll be releasing that mid to late June in e-book, July in paperback. All my books are on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, released through Smashwords to everyone else and paperback too.
Here’s the link to J. Naomi Ay trailer ;http://youtu.be/nc6aqOy2nvI
Here are the links for her wonderful books;
For my very funny interview please check out this link;
Till next time...

Sunday, July 1, 2012

New Interview and Thoughts about Writing




The passing of Nora Ephron who inspired me to write this blog helped me to decide to write something about writing for fellow writers. Here is the little piece of my own thoughts about finding the time to write; We live in a wild and busy time. Everyone has several fires to put out everyday. When you’re a creative person but you live in the world it is really hard to find the time to write. You have manyimportant things and many priorities. So how do you find the time to work on your writing?

For me, it starts when I am the most creative. So I break it down, I write
the first draft in the morning when my juices really flow. I type all other
drafts when I can fit them in. I usually like to do it in the evening before I
start dinner. Those are my two quiet times.

I would suggest that you break it down. First, what days do I have some "me
time"? Do I have to get up early? Do I need to stay up late? Do I need to hide
in the bathroom? Laugh if you like, but I have done that. I would take a pad and
pen with me into the bathroom and try to write as much as I could. I used to
steal time on my break, at lunch, when ever I could.

I know you love to write. I know that it's your passion. The people in your
life that love and support you want you to write too. Talk to them. When you get
up early or stay up late ask to have a little privacy. There are always times
when you won’t be able to do it. That’s life, but you should be on your list of
things to do. Don’t knock yourself off. Write.
I hope that was a bit helpful :) I wrote my own tribute to Nora on my movie blog both about my admiration for her and how she inspired me to write this blog; http://rismovieblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/farewell-to-nora-ephron.htmlsmovieblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/farewell-to-nora-ephron.html




My new issue of Sherri's Jewel Box is out. Its a summer issue with a couple of cute new things that might perk your interest; https://sites.google.com/site/sherrisjewelbox/home/cover-page .
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~And now another great new interview for my new feature trading interviews with my fellow authors. Please welcome Tessa Stokes;
What was the first book you remember loving? Do you still own it?

I no longer have it but it was a book of fairy tales, including the Arabian nights stories. It was huge and had lovely illustrations.

What kind of books do you like to read? Do those books have an affect on your own writing?

Books I read do not usually have an effect on my writing except occasionally to make me lift my game LOL I read many different genres. I think I read mostly, Science Fiction, Detective series, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Contemporary fiction that perhaps you could say was literary fiction, Historical and Contemporary romance.

Do you remember what is the first book that touched you deeply?

It was Thomas Hardy's  Jude the Obscure.

. Is there an era of writing that affects you? 1920, 1800’s so forth?

Not an era really, single books across all kinds of eras stay in my mind. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Hardy, Dickens, William Gibson, Phillip K. Dick. Naturally some Shakespeare stays with me, and I really enjoy seeing the plays with modern takes now.

Where do you like to write? Is there a favorite nook or corner?

I generally write in a room which has this massive window where I can see the forest and rural fields over the road. It’s very inspirational and changes with the seasons. Sometimes the farmer is out there working in the night with his machinery lit up like a UFO. There are hares, deer, pheasants, all kinds of other birds depending on the time of year.

Do you prefer one genre to another?

As an author I write genre blends. Romance/urban fantasy, Paranormal romance, Contemporary romance with a twist of some kind.

Do you like the feel of a book in your hands or do prefer an electronic devises?

I used adore books in my hand, browsing in bookshops was such a pleasure, but because I have moved so much in my life it became a burden to cart them around. Now I am addicted to my E-reader. I use an iPad right now and it’s so good to have heaps of books on my kindle application without the weight.

Can you tell us about what your working on now?

Bartholomew Pike’s Spell Book: Book Six of The Seven Spell Saga’
Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (It’s going to be released at the end of June.)
Blurb:
The three friends and lovers find themselves embroiled in yet another adventure, this time indirectly caused by the time travel portal on the Dearing estate.
Tristan and Oliver are both in love with Chloe, and she reciprocates. It seems that just when the days of lovers’ jealousies are over a new twist is added to the love triangle.
A young woman seeking out Tristan for help arrives on the Dearing estate; her message is about the young knight Gaston. Gaston is in trouble, held captive, and being tortured. From her accent Oliver and Chloe think she is from another country, little so they know she is from another world.
Magic has always followed Tristan Dearing around, his love Chloe has caught the habit, and now so has the lovely Oliver Tarrant.
In the attic of Tristan’s reacquired house in the White Witch woods they find a cache of antiques.
Already the trio has found their special abilities evolving, and now Oliver, with his affinity with technology suddenly finds himself with as much magic surrounding him as Tristan.
In this enchanting continuation of the saga the romance between the characters takes new turns. They find new directions for their lives, which have been so changed over the last three years by their meeting. They settle down to use the special abilities they have received from their blood bond with the enigmatic, immortal knight Tristan Dearing.
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I am also working on;
Book seven in The Seven Spell Saga, and Book three in The Ruthin trilogy, plus there is another ‘standalone’ I have noted because I really enjoyed writing Stone Kisses and I think once the saga and the trilogy are finished ‘standalones’ will be the way I go for a time.

People can reach me online?
http://the-ruthin-trilogy.blogspot.com/
http://tess-three-in-the-morning.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ruthin-Trilogy/160213177399394
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Seven-Spell-saga/138580806204048
https://twitter.com/%20/%20!/seventhspell
http://www.tessastokes.info/
My books are available at,
Thank you Tessa what a great interview!
Please don't forget to check out my giveaway on Goodreads!!! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/27034-fantasy-time-inc
Till next time...